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In The Ranks Of The C.I.V.: A Narrative And Diary Of Personal Experiences With The C.I.V. Battery, Honorable Artillery Company, In South Africa (1901)

In The Ranks Of The C.I.V.: A Narrative And Diary Of Personal Experiences With The C.I.V. Battery, Honorable Artillery Company, In South Africa (1901)

Childers, Erskine

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ISBN10: 1164680048
ISBN13: 9781164680048
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 320
Weight: 0.95
Height: 0.67 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book In The Ranks Of The C.I.V.: A Narrative And Diary Of Personal Experiences With The C.I.V. Battery, Honorable Artillery Company, In South Africa was written by Erskine Childers and published in 1901. The book is a first-hand account of the author's experiences as a member of the C.I.V. Battery, which was part of the Honorable Artillery Company during the Second Boer War in South Africa.The book is divided into two parts. The first part is a narrative of the author's experiences, which includes descriptions of battles, skirmishes, and other military engagements. The author provides vivid and detailed descriptions of the terrain, the weather, and the conditions in which the soldiers lived and fought.The second part of the book is a diary that the author kept during his time in South Africa. The diary provides a more personal account of the author's experiences, including his thoughts and feelings about the war, his relationships with his fellow soldiers, and his experiences of homesickness and loneliness.Throughout the book, the author reflects on the nature of war and the impact it has on both soldiers and civilians. He also offers insights into the politics and strategy of the war, as well as the cultural differences between the British soldiers and the Boer fighters.Overall, In The Ranks Of The C.I.V. is an engaging and informative account of one man's experiences in a significant historical event. It provides valuable insights into the realities of war and the human experience of those who fight in them.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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